Museum of Reefer Madness –

Antique (pre anti-Medical Cannabis laws) Medical List:

Updated Aug 28, 2001 

     http://www.conquestdesign.com/uncler/ 
 For Medical Marijuana Medicine Bottles & Such

ABOUT PRE-1937 MEDICAL CANNABIS MEDICINES (editorial)  

The following is taken straight out of the 1947 edition of the “WORLD BOOK ENCYCLOPEDIA” definition for “Marihuana”: 

“While under the influence of marijuana, users react by showing mild exhilaration and even resorting to violent crimes, almost as if insane. It has no value in medicine …and much crime and juvenile delinquency is claimed by some to have been traced to its use.” 

While most of the lies are obvious and need no further comment here, one myth that is still around to his day is that Medical Marihuana has "no value as medicine." 

The reality is that before being outlawed, Medical Marihuana was as common a medical ingredient as aspirin is today. Due to the generic nature of Cannabis, there must have been literally thousands of suppliers. However, because of practical considerations, this section of the index deals mostly with brand-name products that are historically traceable and well documented. Pictures of these products are available either on internet sites or upon request. 

 

=== FOR INTERNAL AMMA MEMBERS unfiltered===

Note: There is a second chapter that deals with pre-1937 medical products. The second one contains short stories about the products. For example, the quack medicine man, how the brand name came about, etc. Also note, this is a work in progress, subject to bad spell, grammar etc. 

See some of the pictures related to this index at the below web site:

http://www.conquestdesign.com/uncler/index.html 

 

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MEDICAL USE CATEGORY INDEX: 

1. RAW CANNABIS

• Bulk Cannabis

• Hemp (Cannabis) Seeds

• Apothecary Jar’s (Bulk Containers)

• Smoking Preparations

2. EXTERNAL MEDICINES

• Collodions/Corn Solvent/Remedies

• Gonorrhea / antibacterial preparations

3. VETERINARY PREPARATIONS

4. MENSTRUAL (Cramps) PREPARATIONS

• FLUIDEXTRACTS

• TABLETS, CAPSULES, AND PILLS

5. SEDATIVES / PAIN RELIEF:

• NONAQUEOUS SOLUTIONS - (ELIXIRS) SOLUTIONS

• TABLETS, CAPSULES, AND PILLS

6. HYSTERIA / NERVOUS TENSION

7. COUGHS AND COLDS

8. UNKNOWNS:

APPENDIX A: - GLOSSARY:

APPENDIX B: - PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS

APPENDIX C: - CLASSIFIED-- SOURCES OF INFORMATION - For AMMA members only. 

 

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CANNABIS INDICA IN PHARMACEUTICALS

Generic / Proprietary (brand name) products containing Medical Cannabis: 
 

RAW CANNABIS

ABOUT BULK CANNABIS: (Editorial) 

Even before the beginning of the 19^th century (and well into the 20^th), it was a common practice for pharmacists to ask local farmers to grow Medical Marihuana (among other herbs) for them. The Marihuana would then either be sold in bulk form, or the pharmacist (who in many cases also ran the local general store) would brew his own medicines in the back of the store. Thus, technically speaking, it can be said that there were literally hundreds if not thousands of pre-1937 manufacturers of Medical Marihuana medicines.  

Bulk Marihuana was sometimes stored in large, beautifully-crafted display apothecary jars. The picture section has some examples. Note: The green one comes from a pharmacy in England, and the white ones were found in France.  

However, such practices were soon to come to an end. By the late 19^th century, "brand name drugs" slowly began to replace locally grown products. People wanted the security and presumed superior quality that a “brand name” could give them.  

In addition, the commonly held (but false) misconception that Medical Cannabis grown in India was somehow superior to the domestic product must also be taken into account. Note how even some “brand name” manufacturers of bulk cannabis tins openly advertised the fact that their product originated in India.  
 

== CANNABIS (Generic name) (in RAW form)

• “CANNABIS INDICA” (a generic Name); Sold in bulk Tin’s by Squibb. As Advertised – US Pharmacopoeia: “The dried flowering tops of female plant of Cannabis sativa, grown in the East Indies, gathered while the fruit is yet undeveloped and while it is carrying the whole of its natural resin. We use select tops only, no stems. This hemp produces galenical preparations of a most satisfactory degree of activity.” Price 1Lb. $2.50; ½ lb. $1.29; ¼ lb. $0.67. Era – (era unknown) (see picture)

• EXTRACT CANNABIS POWDER, (Squibb)  1-oz, vial

1 Gm. represents 4 Gm. drug. Dose: 1/3 to 1 grain (0.02 to 0.065 Gm.) -- As advertised in their (year 1919) edition of “Squibb’s Material ” (for the physician and the surgeon).

• EXTRACT CANNABIS SOFT*, (Squibb)   glass jar, oz

Extractum Cannabis, From dried flowering tops of pistillate plants of Cannabis Sativa or C. indica. 1 Gm. represents about 8 Gm. drug. Physiologically assayed according to U.S. P. In coordination produced by 0.004 Gm. per Kgm. weight of dog. Narcotic, Sedative, Anodyne. Average Dose: 1/6 grain (0.01 Gm.). Antidotes: emetics; atropine, strychnine or caffeine, hypodermically; strong coffee. -- As advertised in their (year 1919) edition of “Squibb’s Material Medical” (for the physician and the surgeon).

• “CANNABIS U.S.P. (American) Sold in bulk by Parke Davis & Co. Detroit, Mich. As advertised in their “Complete (1927) Catalog of the products of the laboratories of Parke, Davis & Co.” Average dose, 10 mg (1/6 gr) In ½ oz. Jars, per oz $2.20 Standardized physiologically. Every package is stamped with the date of manufacture. This extract, prepared from the home-grown cannabis, is in every respect equal to that produced from the imported drug. Physiologic standardization introduced by Parke, Davis & Co.”

• “CANNABIS – By Lloyd Brothers Cincinnati Ohio, as advertised in their “Lloyd Brothers’ Bulletin – Winter 1915” sold in 4 oz., 8oz., and 16 oz. Containers. Era 1915.

== HEMP (Cannabis) SEEDS:

CANNABIS SEEDS (Generic name):

• “Hemp Seed” (generic name) - Williams Co., Inc., Utica, New York: (see picture) sold in drug stores. (~1920) A wonderful bottle made by Owens Illinois in the 1920's and NEVER used. Found in a warehouse in Upstate New York, this bottle was made for A.H. Williams Druggists. The company went out of business in the thirties. Cork and label in excellent condition. Approx. 3 1/2" tall. (picture available)

== APOTHECARY (Bulk Container’s)

• FRENCH APOTHECARY JAR CANNABIS MARIJUANA Fabulous 19^th Century French porcelain apothecary jar. Reads: “Extract: Cannabis Ind” The paper label has seen some wear and so had the gold trim around the rim. The lid has some losses (see photos) and there is still residue inside the bottle. Really quite unusual. The jar measures 20cm (8 in) high with the lid on. Please see the other fabulous apothecary items I have including a matching valerian root (i.e. organic base of valium) as well as one for Eucalyptus extract and one other. I also have absinthe spoons and some 1930s era French medical graphics and advertising. The items are in France. – see picture's) S9

• ENGLISH GREEN APOTHECARY JAR CANNABIS (see picture) Used to store and publicly display bulk cannabis (Medical Marihuana) for sale in drugstores. This jar (see picture) was found in an English drug store and probably dates to the 1880’s era. SS5

== SMOKING PREPARATIONS: 

ABOUT ASTHMA (Editorial) 

Medical Marihuana increases the supply of oxygen in the blood, a property that did not go unnoticed by Western medicine. It was recommended by medical practitioners as an effective treatment for asthma. It is our understanding that there were numerous brand name products.

== WARNING - Unless you live in a third world country and do NOT have access to modern day anti-Asthma medicines: Do not use Medical Marihuana to treat asthma. Dr. Tod Mikuriya (who is anything but an anti-Medical Marihuana doctor) puts it this way, “Many people with asthma also have bronchitis problems” - Medical Marihuana is not an appropriate drug.  

• “CIGARRILLOS INDIOS” (Indian Cigarette) Brand of Marihuana cigarettes. Made in Paris, France, they contained Belladonna and cannabis Indica. They were distributed mostly in Colombia, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua to ease asthma and bronchitis. - (era 1930’s) - source: Drug Enforcement Magazine (Dec. 1980) (poor picture available).

• “Marihuana Cigarettes” (exact brand name unknown) Mfg. Gimault and Sons - Marketed cannabis cigarettes as a remedy for asthma – (era unknown).

EXTERNAL MEDICINES:  

ABOUT EXTERNAL USES OF CANNABIS: (Editorial) 

Before being outlawed, Cannabis was used as a food coloring (for lack of a better concept; but maybe the term coloring agent would be more appropriate), as well as an anti-bacterial, anti-fungal agent. Note that “Da-Ka-Ta Corn” medicine was sold what we might today call a "quack medicine” man (see story of the Da-Ka-Ta man in another chapter, his picture in on the web site).  
 

== COLLODIUM’S / CORN SOLVENT/ REMEDIES:

• “CORN COLLODIUM” (Generic name) -(Mfg. by Squibb company) (era 1938) - E.R. Squibb & Sons Squibb Corn Collodion Amber glass screw cap bottle; Specification for Squibb. Contents have crystallized; "for over eighty years the name of Squibb has justly been accepted by physicians, pharmacists and the discriminating public as a guaranty of purity, accuracy and trustworthiness. Specification for Squibb. This dates the box/bottle to around 1938 since Squibb was established in 1858. This treasure is would be coveted by any serious pharmacy/medical collector SM-2, SS7

• “CORN COLLODIUM” P. R. B. I. (era 1938) SM-2

• “APEX CORN REMEDY” – (Mfg. by Geo. Please Sebastopol, Ca.) Label reads (see picture) “Apply night and morning for 5 days, ten soak feet in warm water and corn and be removed with dull point of knife or finger nail.” (Era ??) See picture Mcorn2.

• CORN SOLVENT - with Cannabis : Unique drugstore item made for Sayville Pharmacy - container is a glass cylinder - label is intact without any fading or tears but is shown loose - thought to be about 60 -70 years old - original rubber cap shows age item is a collectible only and not intended for human, animal or other use about 2" tall ....(see picture Mcorn1).

• “DA-KA-TA CORN MEDICINE” 1-100 per cent Cannabis. Da-Ka-Ta Medicine Co. PO Box 17, Indianapolis Ind. Price 25 Cents (see Picture MdaKaTa?).S3

• Collodium Salicvllcum Compound (as found in the “National Formulary”) - Cosadein (Parke Davis & Co.) (era 1938) SM-2

• “Gaitor Korn Killer” Mfg. By L. A. Thomas Drug Co. Macon, Ga. Corner of 4th and Arch Sts. 3 phones 202, 1082 and 851.

Ext. Cannabis 2 grs. Per oz.

Ether 300 mis. Per oz.

Alcohol not over 25 per cent

Price = 25 cents (See Picture MGaitorCorn)

• SEABURYS CORN PLASTER TIN - This is a very hard & very early tin to find anymore, yes it's in rough condition but it still displays well and still has lots of color. Tin was manufactured by seabury & Johnson new York. It contained extract of cannabis which is a very rare ingredient to have in it's contents. This tin measures 3" by 2" by 1/2" by 1/2" thick. (see pictures) Era Unknown -SS2

• Nealon's Corn Popper CORN REMEDIES! Nealon's Corn Popper contained Ether and CANNABIS (commonly known as marijuana) Nealon's Corn Popper Alcohol, Ether & Extract Cannabis! That's extract of marijuana! Bottle is empty; Carbondale, Pennsylvania SS7

== GONORRHEA / ANTIBACTERIAL PREPARATIONS 

ABOUT CANNABIDIOLIC ACIDS (Editorial): 

Under certain conditions, the hemp (or Medical Marihuana) plant can be a good source of cannabidiolic acids, which, before penicillin, were used for their antibacterial properties. Thus numerous corn plasters, gonorrhea ointments, etc., contained cannabis as one of their active ingredients.  

The following is taken from “A Manual of Home-Therapeutics” 1932 

“Cannabis sativa has been used almost exclusively for urinary troubles, especially for gonorrhea, in which it should be given at the commencement. It is indicated by extreme soreness of the urethra, so that the patient walks with legs apart, by a moderate discharge of thick, yellow character and by edema of the prepuce. …. It is equally a remedy for neon-specific urethritis, cystitis, phimosis, leucorrhoea in little girls, and for urethral caruncles. “ 

• “CANNABINE Comp. ” Mfg. By Chicago Pharmacal Co. 5547 E. Ravenswood Ave. Chicago, U.S.A. As advertised in their 1935 sales/price booklet.

For injection in Gonorrhea. Put up in ½-oz collapsible tubes with urethral pipe.

Per dozen, $5.00 Per pound bulk, $8.00

• CANNABIS-THUJA Comp. Sales Catalog No. 816 Mfg. By Chicago Pharmacal Co. 5547 E. Ravenswood Ave. Chicago, U.S.A. As advertised in their 1935 sales/price booklet.

Formerly Gonorrhea No. 1.

Cannabis Sativa Tr.   2 min.

Merc. Sub. Corr  1/500 gr.

Thuja Tr.   1 min.

$1 per 1,000 $0.60 per 500 

 

VETERINARY PREPARATIONS

ABOUT VETERINARY PREPARATIONS: (Editorial) 

Before the invention of the automobile, the horse was not seen as a family pet, but rather as an important work tool needed in everyday life. For a farmer it was the tractor, for a deliverymen as a truck engine, and for most everyday persons the equivalent of the automobile. Therefore, it was important to maintain that tool in proper operating condition.  

 

== VETERINARY COLIC (Horses + Cattle) MEDICINE:

• Colic Mixture Veterinary - (Parke Davis & Co./ Detroit) (era 1938)

• OLD DR SLOANS VET COLIC BOTTLE BOX BOOK CURE: Real nice bim bottles, books, testimonials, even has a glass surreange that works. Bottles are embossed Sloan's colic mixture both have different labels one reads alcohol 20% chloral hydrate 18 1/3grs. cannabis Indica 36 2/3grs. ect ect the Sloan's anti-colic formerly called Sloan's sure colic cure for horses and cattle 173303 new name and carton adopted 1914 bottles have residue and org cock stoppers box flap is ripped but there great condition considering the age (era 1914) (see pictures Msloan1,2,3,4,5,6)

• VETERINARY CARMINATIVE DRENCH NO.3 - Mfg. by Sutliff & Case Company, Established 1883 Peoria Illinois. This gorgeous Gallon cork stopper, amber glass jug is empty. A most certain conversation piece, this glorious gem will tower like a mighty trophy above the other bottles in your collection! -- 13.5inch x 5.5inch diameter. Each fluid ounce represents: Ether 90mins, Cannabis 120gr, Capsicum 30gr, Salicylic Acid 60gr – See Picture:

• RAWLEIGH’S COLIC & BLOAT COMPOUND - Mfg. by the “W.T. Rawleigh Co., Freeport, ILL, USA. Label reads: 90% Alcohol, Each fluid ounce contains extractive matter from: (unreadable) Gr. Cannabis Sativa, Gr. Belladonna Root, 6 Gr. Acoaite Root, 12.3 Gr. Capsicum. USEFUL FOR HORSES & CATTLE Directions: Colic - Give 2 tablespoonfuls in ½ cup of water; repeat this dose in one hour, then every two hours. Do not give more than one bottle to one animal in 24 hours -- CATTLE BLOAT- Give 3 Tablespoonfuls in one quart of raw linseed oil; repeat in necessary in 1 hour. Do not give more than one bottle in 24 hrs. [our thanks to the Stephenson County [IL} historical society museum for their assistance]

• “DR. HESS COLIC REMEDY” Compounded by Dr. Hess & Clark Inc. Ashland, Ohio, U.S.A. Box measures: 6 3/4" by 2 1/4" by 1 1/4" Within this unopened box is a bottle of colic remedy for farm animals. The front of the box quotes original price to be $1.00. The ingredients sound poisonous and include the following: 
  Fluid extract of Stramonium, fluid extract of Capsicum, Carbolic Acid, Grain Alcohol not to exceed 55%, Chloroform, and last but not least, the extractive matter from 78 grains of Cannabis Indica. You want to make your donkey kick, give him a dose of this. The condition of the bottle is unknown as the packaged box has never been opened. When I shook the box I could hear the bottle move back and forth. Sounds good. The condition of the outer package is excellent with only minor staining to the paper, a small section of the paper on the bottom has come off about one and a quarter inch by a quarter inch. All in all a great collectible bottle of remedy (See pictures HessColic1,2), Era unknown. -- SS3

• SEDATIVE (DR. BROWN) - As advertised in the Parke Davis “Veterinary Price List (updated July 15, 1912) Catalogue of the Veterinary Products” Tablet form

Code     CT(compressed) 322. FEDWE

Per bottle of 1000   2.35

Per bottle of 500   1.20

Per bottle of 100   0.29

Sodium bromide -    2 ½ grs

Potassium bromide   2 ½ grs

Ammonium bromide   2 ½ grs

Tinct. Hyoscyamus U.S.P. 1890  5 mins.

Tinct. Indian Cannabis, U.S.P. 1890 5 mins.

See human medicines - similar product:

• NEURALGIC (Brown-Sequard) - As advertised in the Parke Davis “Veterinary Price List (updated July 15, 1912) Catalogue of the Veterinary Products” Tablet form

Code     CT(compressed) 35. FANJY

Per bottle of 1000   6.50

Per bottle of 500   3.28

Per bottle of 100   0.70

CCT(Chocolate-coated) 299

Per bottle of 1000   6.70

Per bottle of 500   3.38

Per bottle of 100   0.72

Ext. Hyoscyamus    2 -3 gr.

Ext. Conium Fruit   2 -3 gr.

Ext. Ignatia    1-2 gr.

Ext. Opium    1-2 gr.

Ext. Aconite leaves   1-3 gr.

Ext. Indian Cannabis   1-4 gr.

Ext stramonium seed   1-5 gr.

Ext. Belladonna leaves   1-6 gr.

See human medicines - similar product:

• CHLOR-ANODYNE - As advertised in the Parke Davis “Veterinary Price List (updated July 15, 1912) Catalogue of the Veterinary Products”

Code     DIGEM

in ounce vials   per doz $3.50

in ¼-pint bottles   per pint 4.20

in 1/2-pint bottles  per pint 4.10

in pint bottles   per pint 4.00

A promptly efficient and pleasant remedy for colic, neuralgia, spasmodic pains, etc. Each fluidounce contains; Morphine hydrochloride 2 7/8 grs: Fl. Ext. Indian Cannabis 46 mins: Diluted Hydrocyanic acid 9 min: Chloroform 46 mins: Oil Peppermint 1 ½ mins: Tinct. Capsicum U.S.P. 1890 1 ½ mins. Dose for dog. 15 minims, to be repeated in half an hour if necessary.

• Indian Cannabis, - As advertised in the Parke Davis “Veterinary Price List (updated July 15, 1912) Catalogue of the Veterinary Products” U.S. P. 8^th Revision, cannabis sativa, L.. (No. 106) BAGFO $7.00 per print. Tested Physiologically Dose, 2 to 6 Drs. See human medicines - similar product.

• See Utrovol - human medicines

MENSTRUAL (Cramps) PREPARATIONS

ABOUT MENSTRUAL PREPARATIONS (Editorial) 

Cannabis was a common ingredient in 19^th century menstrual medicines. It is said that Queen Victoria used Cannabis preparations for her menstrual cramps and PMS.  

== FLUIDEXTRACTS:

• DYSMENINE COMPOUND: Mfg. by the Keysall Pharmacal Company, Kansas City, Missouri. Cannabis Fluid extract for Dysmenorrhea, Menstrual Colic and Cramps. (era unknown) See picture Mdysmenine1. (Note: This was long before Lilly marketed Prozac in another name, Sarafem, for female menstrual troubles.)

== TABLETS, CAPSULES, AND PILLS

• “DYSMENTONIC ” Mfg. By Chicago Pharmacal Co. 5547 E. Ravenswood Ave. Chicago, U.S.A. As advertised in their 1935 sales/price booklet.

Each fluid ounce contains Acetanilid, 8 1/5 gr.; Cannabis, 1 ½ gr.; combined with Gelsemium, Viburnum Op., Cimicifuga. Pint, $1.50 gallon, $9.00

• OVARIAN-CANNABIS Comp Mfg. By Chicago Pharmacal Co. 5547 E. Ravenswood Ave. Chicago, U.S.A. As advertised in their 1935 sales/price booklet.

Salel Coated. And S. C. Blue.

Ovarian Substance dess 1 gr.

Sp. Prep. Cannabis  2 min.

Sp. Prep. Hyoscyamus  1 min

Sp. Prep. Piscidia  1 min.

Sp. Prep. Gelsemium  1 min.

An ovarian sedative.

Price, per 1,000; $9.00 per 500, $4.75

• Chlorodyne CT By Abbott Laboratories North Chicago, Illinois. As advertised in their (1935) booklet, “Complete Catalog of Abbott Pharmaceuticals and Biologicals” ingredients for product No. 239:

Morphine Sulphate = 1/25 gr.

Ext. Cannabis = 1/25 gr.

Hyoscyamine Sulphate = 1/4000 gr.

Oleoresin capsicum = 1/250 gr.

Nitroglycerin = 1/500 gr.

Menthol = q.s.

Anodyne and antispasmodic. Useful in colic and cramps.

• Bottle of 100 = $0.50

• Bottle of 1000 = $3.50

• 5000, bulk – per 1,000 = $2.98

SEDATIVES (Pain Relief) MEDICINES: 

 

== FLUIDEXTRACTS:

• INDIAN CANNABIS (Indian Hemp Foreign. Cannabis Sativa (variety Indica). USP): From the laboratory of Wm S Merrell Chemical Co Cincinnati Ohio) Corked amber bottle measures 6" tall (not including the stopper). Small red label on the neck of the bottle that reads: “Poison Indian Cannabis/Indian Hemp-Foreign. Cannabis Sativa (variety Indica). USP. Fluidextract. Part used-The tops of the flowering plant. From the laboratory of Wm S Merrell Chemical Co Cincinnati. In moderate doses a stimulant to the cerebro-spinal nerve centers, its stimulating action is followed by anesthesia and loss of muscular sense. Used to relieve irritation of the genito-urinary tract, and is an excellent remedy in gonorrhea. Cannabis Indica is recommended in migraine, dysmenorrhea, and for insomnia due to alcoholism. Dose: 2 to 20 minims.” (era unknown) see pictures Mbottle1a,b.

• “FLUIDEXTRACT CANNABIS” - (Squibb) - pint, ; ¼ pint,

Fluidextractum Cannabis. From dried flowering tops of pistilate plants of Cannabis sativa or variety indica. Physiologically assayed according to U.S. P.; incoordination produced by 0.03 mil (Cc.) per Kgm. weight of dog. Sedative. Anodyne.

Average Dose: 1 ½ minims (0.1 mil). Antidotes: atropine; strychnine; caffeine; hot, strong coffee. -- -- As advertised in their (year 1919) edition of “Squibb’s Materia Medica” (for the physician and the surgeon).

• “TINCTURE CANNABIS” (Squibb) -   pint ; ¼ pint,

. -- -- As advertised in their (year 1919) edition of “Squibb’s Materia Medica” (for the physician and the surgeon). ---

Tincture Cannabis. Represents 10 Gm. cannabis in each 100 mils (Cc.). Physiologically assayed by U.S.P. method; incoordination produced by produced by 0.3 mil per kilo weight of dog. Antispasmodic, Sedative. Average Dose: 12 minims (0.75 mil). Incompatible with water. Antidotes: emetics; atropine, strychnine, or caffeine hypodermically; strong coffee. 

 

== NONAQUEOUS SOLUTIONS - (ELIXIRS) SOLUTIONS:

• “Cannabis compound (7% Alcohol) Mfg. by Abbott Laboratories North Chicago, Illinois. As advertised in their (1935) booklet, “Complete Catalog of Abbott Pharmaceuticals and Biologicals” ingredients for product No. 7144d:

Cannabis = 7 ½ grs.

Lobelia = 7 ½ grs.

Tartar Emetic = 1/8 gr.

Chloroform = 4 mins.

Syrup Tolu = q.s.

Expectorant and sedative. - Dose – Adults 1 to 2 fluidrams every 1 or 3 hours.

Pint bottle = $1.13

Gallon Bottle = $5.00 

== TABLETS, CAPSULES, AND PILLS

• “SEDATIVE No. 1” Sales Catalog No. 1450, Mfg. By Chicago Pharmacal Co. 5547 E. Ravenswood Ave. Chicago, U.S.A. As advertised in their 1935 sales/price booklet.

Sodium Bromide  2 ½ gr.

Potass. Bromide  2 ½ gr.

Ammon. Bromide  2 ½ gr.

Tr. Hyoscyamus  5 min.

Tr. Cannabis  6 min.

$2.50 per 1,000 $1.35 per 500

• “SEDATIVE No. 3” Sales Catalog No. 1454, Mfg. By Chicago Pharmacal Co. 5547 E. Ravenswood Ave. Chicago, U.S.A. As advertised in their 1935 sales/price booklet.

Ext. Sumbul  ½ gr.

Ext. Hyoscyamus  ½ gr.

Ext Valerian  ½ gr.

$3.00 per 1,000 $1.65 per 500

• “BROMIDE AND CHIORAL COMPOUND” (Elixir) By Abbott Laboratories North Chicago, Illinois. As advertised in their (1935) booklet, “Complete Catalog of Abbott Pharmaceuticals and Biologicals” ingredients for product No. 9107:

Chloral Hydrate = 120 grs.

Potassium Bromide = 120 grs.

Ext. Cannabis = 1 gr.

Ext Hyoscyamus = 1 gr.

Sedative, Hypnotic sold in 1 pint bottle $1.73, 1 Gallon bottle $11.40.

• TABLETS SEDATIVE DR. BROWN; (Mfg. Eli Lilly) Tablets Sedative Modified "A" (Era 1938) SM-2

• “TABLETS ACETANILID AND CANNABIS COMPOUND”, (Mfg. by Squibb) -- As advertised in their (year 1919) edition of “Squibb’s Materia Medica” (for the physician and the surgeon).   (Neuralgic Improved)

C.T.   Per 1000  Per 500  Per 100

Acetanilid   2 gr.

Ext. Cannabis  ¼ gr.

Quinine Sulphate 2 gr.

Ext. Hyoscyamus ½ gr.

Acid Arsenous  1/100 gr.

Strychnine Sulphate 1/60 gr.

This combination of analgesics and nervines has been employed with reputed success in the treatment of migraine and various other types of neuralgia, and it is said to be particularly useful in cases of a periodical character, whether due to malarial infection or to other causes. Care should be taken in those patients who do not tolerate acetanilid well or who show an idiosyncrasy toward cannabis. Dose: 1 tablet, repeated in half an hour if required, then every two or three hours until the condition is relieved.

• “TABLETS CANNABIS AND ACONITE COMPOUND” (Mfg. by Squibb) -- As advertised in their (year 1919) edition of “Squibb’s Materia Medica” (for the physician and the surgeon). -- (Neuralgic, Brown-Sequard)

Chocolate Coated (C.C.T)  Per 1000 Per 500 Per 100

Extract Cannabis  ¼ gr.

Extract Aconite  1/3 gr.

Extract Hyoscyamus 2/3 gr.

Extract Conium  2/3 gr.

Extract Ignatia  ½ gr.

Extract Opium  ½ gr.

Extract Stramonium  1/5 gr.

Extract Belladonna  1/6 gr.

This is a combination of powerful antispasmodics and sedatives, and should be used with caution. All of the extracts are accurately standardized and carefully incorporated in the tablets which represent the full therapeutic efficiency of the formula. Dose: 1 tablet cautiously repeated every three or four hours; to be discontinued after the third dose.

• “TABLETS CANNABIS AND ACONITE COMPOUND, HALF STRENGHT” (Mfg. by Squibb) -- As advertised in their (year 1919) edition of “Squibb’s Materia Medica” (for the physician and the surgeon). -- (Neuralgic, Brown-Sequard, Half Strength)

Chocolate Coated (C.C.T)  Per 1000 Per 500 Per 100

Extract Cannabis  1/8 gr.

Extract Aconite  1/6 gr.

Extract Hyoscyamus 1/3 gr.

Extract Conium  1/3 gr.

Extract Ignatia  1/4 gr.

Extract Opium  1/4gr.

Extract Stramonium  1/10 gr.

Extract Belladonna  1/12 gr.

These tablets are half the strength of the preceding and are intended for patients of less robust constitution. Dose: 1 tablet every three or four hours with a swallow of water, but to be discontinued after the third dose.

• “TABLETS TRIPLE BROMIDES AND CANNABIS COMPOUND”, (Mfg. by Squibb) -- As advertised in their (year 1919) edition of “Squibb’s Materia Medica” (for the physician and the surgeon). --  (Sedative)  C.T.  Per 1000 Per 500 Per 100

Sodium Bromide   2 ½ gr.

Potassium Bromide  2 ½ gr.

Ammonium Bromide  2 ½ gr.

Tr. Cannabis U.S.P. ’90 5 min

Tincture Hyoscyamus  5 min.

Where the use of the bromides must be continued for any length of time this combination is said to exert a better sedative effect and cause less systemic disturbance than the individual doses of the separate salts. Tolerance is still further assisted by the modifying action of the hyoscyamus and the cannabis. these tablets are used in excited and irritable states of the nervous system, in wakefulness caused by overwork or worry, in hysteria, epilepsy, delirium, and to control seminal emissions and sexual excitement generally. Dispense in glass. Dose: 1 tablet every half hour or hour for three or four doses, dissolved in water. 

 

HYSTERIA --- NERVOUS TENSION 

 

== TABLETS, CAPSULES, AND PILLS

• “CANNABIS and HYOSCYAMINE Comp.” Sales Catalog No. 1118, Mfg. By Chicago Pharmacal Co. 5547 E. Ravenswood Ave. Chicago, U.S.A. As advertised in their 1935 sales/price booklet.

Formerly Nerve Tonic No. 6.

Ext. Cannabis  1/8 gr.

Hyoscyamine  1/400 gr.

Zinc Phos   1/10 gr.

$2.00 per 1,000 $1.10 per 500

• TRITURATES NO 454 NEURALGIC - Mfg. by Park Davis Two inch tall Cannabis extract bottle made by Parke, Davis, Detroit, Michigan. Part of the label states " 100 tablets triturates No 454 Neuralgic Dr. H J Kenyon CANNABIS EXT. sodium arsenate, strychnine dose one tablet three or four times a day". Some parts of the label are hard to make out. Bottle in good condition with no cracks or chips and regretfully is empty. See picture - SS1

• “TABLETS CANNABIS EXTRACT ¼ GR.”, (Mfg. by Squibb) -- As advertised in their (year 1919) edition of “Squibb’s Materia Medica” (for the physician and the surgeon). --

T.T. Per 1000 Per 500 Per 100

Cannabis has been employed as a Sedative, Anodyne and Hypnotic, in cases where opium does not agree with the patient. Unlike the latter, it causes neither nausea nor constipation. It produces at first a mental stimulation, which is later followed by a calmer mood and finally by sleep. it is used in acute and chronic mental derangements, in neuralgia, migrain, gout and rheumatism. In combination with the bromides (see Tablets Triple Bromides and Cannabis Compound) it is employed in hysteria, delirium tremens and mild cases of mania. All patients do not respond to it alike; and while no doubt idiosyncrasy plays a great part, yet the quality of the drug has much to do with its constitutional effect. In all our preparations of the drug the best quality of hemp is used. The results will be found uniform and reliable. Dose: 1 tablet every 2 or 3 hours.

• “TABLETS CANNABIS AND STRYCHNINE COMPOUND.”, (Mfg. by Squibb) -- As advertised in their (year 1919) edition of “Squibb’s Materia Medica” (for the physician and the surgeon). --

Green-coated (G.C.T.)  Per 1000 Per 500  Per 100

Extract Cannabis  1/10 gr.

Strychnine Phosphate  1/40 gr.

Zinc Phosphide   1/10 gr.

Avenin    1/200 gr.

This combination has been used largely as a nerve tonic and stimulant. it is indicated in anemic and debilitated conditions of the system, accompanied with lack of nervous energy and of vital power. Dose: 1 tablet after meals and at bedtime. 

• “TABLETS ZINC PHOSPHIDE AND CANNABIS COMPOUND” .”, (Mfg. by Squibb) -- As advertised in their (year 1919) edition of “Squibb’s Materia Medica” (for the physician and the surgeon). -- (NEURALGIC, DR. KENYON)

T.T. Per 1000 Per 500 Per 100

Chocolate-coated (C.C.T.)

Zinc Phosphide  1/16 gr.

Extract Cannabis 1/8 gr.

Strychnine sulphate 1/60 gr.

Sodium Arsenite  1/20 gr.

Aconitine   1/400 gr.

These tablets are employed in pains caused by derangement of nerve functions. In neuralgias, sciatica, and spasmodic pains generally; they lessen nerve irritability and excitement, and, by improving the nutrition of the nerves, lend to prevent a recurrence of the neuralgic attacks. Dose: 1 tablet every two hours for three doses, then every three or four hours. See picture

• “TABLETS ZINC PHOSPHIDE, CANNABIS AND NUX,”, (Mfg. by Squibb) -- As advertised in their (year 1919) edition of “Squibb’s Materia Medica” (for the physician and the surgeon). -- (Nerve Tonic No. 5) -  Per 1000 Per 500 Per 100

Chocolate-coated (C.C.T.)

Zinc Phosphide  1/8 gr.

Extract Cannabis 1/8 gr.

Ext. Nux Vomica  1/8 gr.

The action of these tablets is that of a Nerve Tonic and Stimulant. They are used mainly to control nervous irritability. Dose: 1 tablet with water after meals.

• INDIAN CANNABIS EXTRACT: - Mrf. By Parke Davis & Co. Chocolate Coated Tablets No. 107 Neuralgic. (era unknown) see picture Mtablets1

• “PILL NEURALGIC”: Mfg. by Brown Sequard (era 1937) (same as below)

• NEURALGIC (Brown Sequard)- A hand blown Parke Davis Neuralgic pain medicine bottle with original label listing the contents as being OPIUM, CANNABIS, BELLADONNA, etc. The bottle is hand blown.amber.square..hand tooled cork top collar...3 3/4"tall....Excellent MINT CONDITION with no chips,damage or stain. The original paper label reads: 100 CHOCOLATE COATED TABLETS NO.299 NEURALGIC Brown Sequard Ext.Hyoscyamus Ext.Ignatia Ext.Opium Ext.Belladonna leaves, Ext.Cannabis...etc. PARKE, DAVIS & CO. WALKERVILLE, ONT.,CANADA. The label is 100% and in excellent condition. Fully guaranteed to be the original label that has been on this bottle for nearly 100 years! This is an excellent old medical bottle for those collecting narcotic or marijuana related items. It is especially interesting seeing the powerful combination of OPIUM, CANNABIS, and BELLADONNA all listed as ingredients that were in this medicine. Neuralgic was a pain killer, so this one must have worked! We fully guarantee the authenticity and provenience of every item as described, as we dig most of our bottles, etc ourselves. (see picture Mneuralgic) (era 1912) SS6 - also see Vet medicines

== NONAQUEOUS SOLUTIONS - (ELIXIRS) SOLUTIONS: 

• BROMIDIA TONIC: --( Note; wording taken directly from an “e-bay auctioneers’ ” sales write-up, opinions expressed are those of the auctioneers’) This wonderful old 1899 ad for Battle and Company's well-known Bromidia Tonic reads:

“Bromidia is a rest-maker for restlessness. It gives consistent Nerve rest, nerve cell rest. It is a hypnotic. Bromidia ads are much harder to find than the other Battle & CO. medications, Iodia, Papine, and Ecthol. I have seen some Bromidia ads that don't list the ingredients.“

Bromidia packed a wallop. You can see in the lower left-hand corner that it contained Chloral Hydrate, Potassium Bromdide, Cannabis Indica, and Hyoscyamus. All of these were known as powerful hypnotics. I suppose they decided all 4 together would surely do the trick! Cannabis Indica is the name used in 19th and early 20th Century medicine for marijuana or Cannabis Sativa. I suppose it is still used today to some degree. The Indica was used to show it was not grown natively and originally referred to India. The ad is guaranteed to be vintage and straight from an old New York Medical Journal. They used high quality paper and it hasn't browned and there is no foxing. It measures 5.5" x 8.5" and is a half-page ad. (see picture) era 1890’s. S11

• CANNABIS-HYOSCYAMINE Comp. Sales Catalog No. 891, Mfg. By Chicago Pharmacal Co. 5547 E. Ravenswood Ave. Chicago, U.S.A. As advertised in their 1935 sales/price booklet.

Formerly Hysteria and Choren.

Cannabis Indica  1/8 gr.

Zinc Phosphide  1/10 gr.

Hyoscyamine Hydrobr 1/400 gr.

$2.50 per 1,000 $1.35 per 500

• “WAMPOLE’S HYPNO-BROMIC COMP” Cannabis Indica ”Mfg. by Henry K. Wampole & company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Bottle is of type known as old "Blown In Mold" 3" tall, paper label says on front physicians sample wampole's hypno-bromic comp. a reliable hypnotic each fluidounce contains: cannabis indica ext.1gr.morphine sulphate 1/4gr.chloral hydrate 96gr.potassiuim bromide48gr.hyoscyamus extract 1gr. prepared solely by Henry k. Wampole & co. Philadelphia u.s.a. on side of bottle dose 1/2-1 fluidram in water or syrup on other side of bottle. Precautions on the use and condition of patient (era unknown) see pictures Mbottle6a,b,c,d.

== Fluidextracts: 

ABOUT AMERICAN CANNABIS BY PARKE DAVIS (Editorial) 

This is probably the most famous Cannabis bottle in existence and it has quite a story behind it. At first the Parke Davis Company, which is still in existence, refused to admit that they had ever in the past made any medicines with Medical Marihuana. But, old sales brochures (Era 1920) have been found that clearly show that this was the case. In fact, one of them (see picture) clearly shows the bottle in question.  

Normally, given the social stigma associated with Medical Marihuana use, this would not be a big thing. More than one other drug manufacturer of pre-1937 Medical Marihuana medicines has openly denied ever using Cannabis. But this was Parke Davis, the premier name in Cannabis. It was they who developed the concept of “Physiological Testing” (the use of animals to standardize the potency of a product). One would think that they would have volumes and volumes of material on the subject. It is sad but true that “An entire science has been lost as a result of the anti-Medical Marihuana laws.”  

Note: Several versions of this bottle have been found in old drug stores, etc. 

 

• “AMERICAN CANNABIS extract No. 598” (Fluid Extract) cannabis poison bottle - Description: For your consideration we present an unusual bottle from the past. Purchased from an early drugstore/ pharmacy several years ago and measuring in at 4 7/8 inches tall, and 1 ¾ inches in diameter. The bottle is in excellent condition, no chips or cracks. The paper label is also in very fine condition, the only note here is some very, very minor staining along the top edge of the label. May or may not be visible in the photos, it is very faint. There are no tears or rips to the label, and the label is very firmly attached to the bottle. Bottle dates from 1928, which is the date of the manufacture of the contents, which it does not have. However, there is some residue from the contents on the interior. Label reads: 4 Fl. Ozs. No. 598 Fluid Extract Cannabis, U.S.P. (American Cannabis) Alcohol, 80 per Cent. POISON Strength, physiological and therapeutic action the same as that of Cannabis Indica. Manufactured Apr-14-28 Standardized (By Physiological Assay) A Powerful Sedative and Narcotic. Antidotes-Faradization; cautious use of strychnine. Average dose of the Fld. Extract-1 ½ minims (0.1cc). Formula 2858416 Tincture Cannabis, (American Cannabis) Metric Fld. Ext. Cannabis, U.S.P. 1 ½ fl. Ozs. 50 cc Alcohol, sufficient to make 15 fl.ozs. 500 cc Average dose of Tincture, 12 minims. Parke Davis & Co. Detroit. See pictures MparkDavis2a,b. - S10

Note – same as above.

• CANNABIS, U.S.P. (American Cannabis): – (generic name) Mfg. by Parke, Davis & Co. As advertised in their “1929-1930 Physicians catalog or the pharmaceutical and biological products of Parke, Davis & Co.” = “Fluid extract Cannabis, in common with other of our products that cannot be accurately assayed by chemical means, is tested physiologically and made to conform to a standard that has been found to be, in practice, reliable. Every package is stamped with the date of manufacture. Physiologic standardization was introduced by Park, Davis & Co. This fluid extract is prepared from Cannabis sativa grown in America. Extensive pharmacological and clinical tests have shown that its medical action cannot be distinguished from that of the fluid made from imported East Indian cannabis. Introduced to the medical profession by us. Average dose, 1 ½ min. (0.1cc), Narcotic, analgesic, sedative.” Note Parke Davis made three different varieties: (see picture – era 1930)

• Cannabis Fluid extract No. 598 = 80% alcohol)

• Cannabis Fluid extract No. 106 = 75% alcohol)

== EXTRACTS:

• UTROVOL (Piscidia Compound) Parke Davis & Co. Detroit, Mich. As advertised in their (1927) “Complete Catalog of the products of the laboratories of Parke, Davis & Co” Contains 1 gr. Cannabis ext. as one of the ingredient - Recommended as a treatment for Hysteria. (era 1938) SM-2

Utrovol (Elxir Piscidia Compound) As advertised in the Parke Davis “Veterinary Price List (updated July 15, 1912) Catalogue of the Veterinary Products”FUHDA

in pint bottles   per doz. 15.00

in 5-pint bottles   per bot. 5.80

in gallon bottles   per gal 8.60

Each fluidounce represents:

Squaw-vine   40 grs.

Viburnum Prunifolium  60 grs.

Cimicifuga   30 grs.

Jamaica Dogwood  30 grs.

Hydrastis   30 grs.

Cascara Sagrada  10 grs.

Hyoscyamus   10 grs.

Potassium bromide  20 grs.

Ext. Indian Cannabis  1 gr. 

 

 

 

== OTHERS (also unknown type):

• NEURALGIC #107 INDIAN CANNABIS – (Mfg. by Parke Davis) - 2½" amber cork style (era unknown)

COUGHS AND COLD MEDICINES  

• “MENTHOLATED COUGH BALSAM” (Mfg. by Parke-Davis Co.) Also called Balsamum Cannabis Indicae Indonal Casadein: (Era 1938) SM-2

• “ONE DAY COUGH CURE” – (Mfg. by Eli Lilly) – Containing Cannabis Indica – (Era ??) Source JAMA journal of the AMMA SM-1

• COSADEIN: Codeine Cough Sedative, Mfg by Parke Davis & company. (era unknown) see picture MparkDavis1.

• “Dr. C.P. DUNCAN'S COUGH – BALSAM” Patent Medicine w/Cannabis. Mfg. by Webb Medicine Co of Nashville, Tenn. A 6" tall aqua in a classic long neck hand blown into mold with a hand formed tall neck and lip with great stress marks on it, fine embossing on the back, and the original label with claims of "A relief for all affections of the throat, lungs and chest such as: colds, coughs, asthma, croup, bronchitis, pains or oppressions of the chest and spitting of blood'. Think of all the people who were fooled by this one Probably one of the items that spurned the 1906 food and drug act...Clearly 1880-1890s stuff here...AND ON TOP OF IT ALL,IT IS STILL FULL FROM OVER 100 YEARS AGO AND ORIGINAL CORK. Ingredients like morphine and cannibus indica, now controlled substance s/ narcotic that would make one FEEL better...are in this one (but those are the only ingredients that are listed in this item!) a classic patent medicine not a pharmacist compounding bottle. It came form an old apothecary drug store form Chicago. (era 1890’s) (see picture Mbottle5a,b.) - S3

• “DR MACALISTER'S COUGH MIXTURE” Note; wording taken directly from an “e-bay auctioneers’ ” sales write-up, opinions expressed are those of the auctioneers’. Patent Medicine Cannabis MINT 4 3/4" tall by John P. Lee Drug House, a Chicago based Medicine Co on W. Harrison & Springfield & 5th Ave. in a classic patent medicine square cathedral sided and dog-eared cornered bottle with the original label also in mint condition with claims that it would fix whooping cough, croup, colds, coughs...especially before bedtime with a teaspoon of sugar for kids!! Think of all the people who were fooled by this one. Probably one of the items that spurned the 1906 food and drug act...Clearly early stuff here...AND ON TOP OF IT ALL, IT IS STILL FULL FROM OVER 100 YEARS AGO, ORIGINAL CORK AND THE VICTORIAN BOX IN GREAT CONDITION. Ingredients like chloroform and cannibus indica, now controlled substance s/ narcotic that would make one FEEL better. are in this one(but those are the only ingredients that are listed in this item WITH ALCOHOL!) a classic patent medicine...not a pharmacist compounding bottle. It came form an old apothecary drug store form Chicago...YOU WILL NOT BE UPGRADING THIS ONE...EVER...Then, note some of the "retail druggists that have it on hand" :Hudnutt's Pharmacy, New York, Drake Bros of Milwaukee, W.J. Bryan of San Francisco, Cal., Burroughs Wellcome & Co. and John Wyeth & Brother of Philadelphia. (era unknown) See pictures Mcough1a,b,c,d.

• MERRILL CANNABIS COMPOUND--( Note; wording taken directly from an “e-bay auctioneers’ ” sales write-up, opinions expressed are those of the auctioneers’) Rare W/Paper Label. Merrill Company "Cannabis Compound" Patent Medicine Bottle. This patent medicine bottle is both a fascinating collectible and rather humorous reminder of just how far the art of medicine has come in a century. Almost certainly pre-dating the Pure Food And Drug Act of 1906, this amber bottle assures the patient that it contains no opiates, however, the ingredients listed include Cannabis Indica (which is just what you think it is), Chloroform, Tartar Emetic, and Methanol. Believe it or not, this concoction was marketed as a cough syrup, with the intended dosage for an adult being one or two ounces every 2-3 hours. What this would do for a cold I have no idea, since the ingredients listed would most likely cause one to simultaneously pass out, space out, and puke while going blind (my, they had good times in those days). “(see picture)

• Old DR. POPPY'S WONDER ELIXIR w/Cannabis SIGN --( Note; wording taken directly from an “e-bay auctioneers” sales write-up, opinions expressed are those of the auctioneers’) This is an AWESOME old Advertising Sign made of heavy steel (approximately 2 lbs) and is a large 11 3/4" wide and 17 3/4" tall. It says DR. POPPY'S WONDER ELIXIR with CANNABIS extract! Along the left side it says "A GLASS in the MORNING is guaranteed to relieve symptoms and leave a pleasant feeling that lasts all day". On the right side it says "the one bottle cure for colds, Coughs, Rheumatism, Head Tension, Gout, Shingles, Influenza, Arthritis." In the lower left it says 2'6 a bottle and not suitable for children. in the center is an image of the bottle with a picture of the cannabis plant on it. On the bottle it says Dr poppy's wonder elixir, with cannabis extract, one bottle cure for (lists the ailments - somewhat faded) and since 1946 and 15 oz. on the bottom. (Era 1946 from England) see picture “MDrpoppy1”.

• "PISO'S REMEDY” Mfg. by Hazeltine & Co.. GREEN CANNABIS INDICA BLOWN LABELED BOTTLE Cute, unembossed rectangular mold blown glass bottle with label which reads "Piso's Remedy a Medicine for Coughs and Colds Extract Cannabis Indica 1/2 Grain Per Ounce...Warren PA....Dr. M.C. Talbott's". The bottle is empty and therefore contains no narcotics or controlled substances. Height 2 3/4"; Circa 1890. (See picture) S4

ABOUT PISO’S CURE FOR CONSUMPTION (Editorial) 

The product billed itself as a cure for consumption (which most assuredly it was not), but despite the name, it is our understanding that the “Hazeltine Co.” (manufacturer of Piso’s Cure) was a reputable medical manufacturer. It could be that (given that era) the words “cure” and “treatment” were identical at the time. In any case this may have been the product that led to the downfall of the company. See the accompanying chapter (Cannabis Medicines) for a short (but very famous) story about how someone overdosed on the product.  

• PISO'S CURE (for consumption): - Containing Cannabis Indica – Hazeltine & Co.. (era 1917) – (see pictures –Mpiso’s1,2,3) Museum has bottle - treatment for consumption. -- THE PISO COMPANY / HAZELTINE & CO. / PISO'S CURE / 8 (base) Tooled top / 5 1/4" H x 2" D x 1 1/8".Green. Similar to Baldwin #3121. Very minor haze as you can see in the picture. A real beauty! no chips or cracks, near mint! Ingredients page is taken from "The People's Home Library 1917" and is not included. This must have really taken care of your cough! Era 1917 - SM-1

UNKNOWNS: 

EDITOR’S NOTES: 

The following medicines were all known to have used Cannabis (Medical Marihuana) as one of their active ingredients. However, it is not known exactly what the medicines were used for. As more information is gathered, they will be moved to the appropriate classification.  

• “TABLETS CANNABIS AND HYOSCYAMUS COMPOUND.”, (Mfg. by Squibb) -- As advertised in their (year 1919) edition of “Squibb’s Materia Medica” (for the physician and the surgeon). -- (Croup, Spasmodic)

C.T.  Per 1000 Per 500 Per 100

Extract Cannabis  1/20 gr.

Ext. Hyoscyamus  1/20 gr.

Paregoric   5 min.

Syrup Ipecac   5 min.

Ext. Licorice   2 gr.

These tablets are employed for the relief of laryngeal spasm as seen in croup children. the formula is an old one and has been added to our list in response to repeated demands from physicians who have used it with good results. Dose: 1 teaspoonful of a mixture of eight tablets diffused in twenty-five teaspoonfuls of hot water every fifteen minutes until relieved, for a child six months; older children in proportion.

• “MISTURA CHLOROFRMI ET MORPHINE COMPOSITA” (as listed in the N.F.); (era 1919) Formerly “Mixture Chloroform and Cannabis Indica Compound” -- Each fluidounce contains about 60 minims chloroform, 89 minims tincture cannabis, 12 minims tincture capsicum, 15.6 minim ether, and 1 1/5 grains morphine sulphate. Analgesic, Carminative. Average Dose: 30 minims (2 mils [Cc.]).

== AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS/SWEET OR VISCID SOLUTIONS/SYRUPS 

• Syrup Tolu Compound (Mfg. by Eli Lilly Corp.) With Cannabis as an additive. (Era was in use in 1938) SM-2

• Syrup Lobelia & Tolu Compound (Mfg. by Eli Lilly Corp.) with Cannabis as an additive ingredient (era was in use in 1938) SM-2

== ELIXIR / TONICS: 

• Elixir Bromides & Belledonna Compound (Eli Lilly Corp) (era was in use in 1938)

• Chloranodyne; Elixir Passiflora Compound (era was in use in 1938) SM-2

• Bromidia; Bromidonia Elixir (McNeil) (could be -McNeil Pharmaceutical, Spring House Pa. 19477) (era was in use in 1938) SM-2

• Dr H.JAMES, CANNABIS INDICA, Mfg. by CRADDOCK & CO. Proprietors, No.225 N2d St. Phila Pa. . – (See pictures) embossed bottle. Era- (probable 1890-1900) See pictures MdrJames1,2,3,4a,b,c,d. -- Source of information: - Kovels’ Bottles price list 11^th ed. – pg150. + more than one vender

== EXTRACTS

• “CANNABIS AMERICANA” (Solid Extract) Sold by Eli Lily & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana (era unknown) see picture Mlilly1.

== TINCTURES

• Cannabis Tincture No. 14 = 90% alcohol)

• MARIJUANA MEDICINE CANNABIS POISON BOTTLE: Bottle is in excellent condition,stands 4 3/4" x 2" Dia., paper label is discolored but not torn or damaged in any other way. Label reads as follows...... POISON, 0ne Fourth Pint (118 CC.) TINCTURE No. 17, CANNABIS (Cannabis Sativa) Physiologically tested, Contains alcohol 93 percent, Antispasmodic, Analgesic and Hypnotic, Dose - 10 to 30 minims (.062 to 2 cc.) increased until desired effect obtained. ELI LILLY AND COMPANY, Indianapolis, U.S.A. (Note: Obviously the fact that this preparation is practically the same as Everclear, at 93% alcohol, is what makes it poisonous.)

== TABLETS, CAPSULES, AND PILLS : 

• Tablets CHLORANODYNE;

As advertised in the Parke Davis “Veterinary Price List (updated July 15, 1912) Catalogue of the Veterinary Products” Tablet form

Code     CT(compressed) 14. FAMNO

Code     CCT(chocolate-coated) 59. FIJIS

Per bottle of 1000   7.20

Per bottle of 500   3.63

Per bottle of 100   0.77

Morphine hydrochloride    1-6 gr.

Ext. Indian Cannabis    1-4 gr.

Glonoin (Nitroglycerin)    1-300 gr.

Ext. Hyoscyamus    1-2 gr.

Oleoresin Capsicum    1-20 min

Oil Peppermint     1-10 min

Advertised in Parke Davis booklet for veterinary medicines, also used by humans.

• Tablets CHLORANODYNE NO. 2 (half strength)

As advertised in the Parke Davis “Veterinary Price List (updated July 15, 1912) Catalogue of the Veterinary Products” Tablet form

Code     CT(compressed) 186. FIPKY

Per bottle of 1000   4.05

Per bottle of 500   2.05

Per bottle of 100   0.46

Ext. Indian Cannabis    1-8 gr.

Morphine hydrochloride    1-12 gr.

Glonoin (Nitroglycerin)    1-600 gr.

Ext. Hyoscyamus    1-4 gr.

Oleoresin Capsicum    1-40 min

Oil Peppermint     1-20 min

Advertised in Parke Davis booklet for veterinary medicines -- also used by humans.

• Chlorodyne – (generic name) Squibb Company – (a stomachic made by Squibb) (era 1938) SM-2

• Tablets Cannabin Compound (Stoddard) (era 1938) SM-2

• Tablets Hvdrastine Compound (B. & W.) (era 1938) SM-2

• Tablets Menovarian (era 1938) SM-2

• Tablets Orchic Compound (National Drug Co.) (era 1938) SM-2

• Tablets Gano-dyne (era 1938) SM-2

• “CHLORODYNE NO. 1” Cannabis Indica, Mfg. by Henry K. Wampole & Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (era unknown) see picture Mbottle3a,b.

• CHLORODYNE TABLETS – Mfg., Henry K. Wampole & Co. (see picture) era unknown.

• 100 Chocolate Coated Tablets No. 59. - Mfg. by Parke Davis & Co., Detroit Mich, USA. This is a choice and hard to find NARCOTIC/CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE bottle complete with the cute circular cork paper label. (The bottle measures 3.5" high without cork). The label states: "100 Chocolate Coated Tablets No. 59. - "CHLORODYNE" - .MORPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE..INDIAN CANNABIS etc....Dose....1906 Food and Drug Act.. – (Pictures ParkeDavis3a,b,c,d)

• CHLORODYNE NO. 2 - Mfg by “The Fraser Tablet Company” 4" tall clear square (with dog eared corners) labeled bottle has the Fraser Tablet Co. logo emblazoned on the label in red. The bottle is embossed 'Fraser' on the back, it is hand blown into mold, hand formed neck and lip with great looking stress marks! It has the little instructional label on the back and the front gives the ingredients in Chlorodyne are: Morphine Murate, Cannabis Indica, Nitroglycerin...ect. It contains three of the now harmless tablets that serve as a good example of these early tablets: From an old apothecary pharmacy in Chicago, this bottle from the 1900's is ready to display in your narcotic, hard drug, controlled substance collection. cannibus, cannabus, marijuana. (See pictures Mfraser1, 2) Era 1890 - S12

• Mfg. SHARP & DOHME BALTIMORE --( Note; wording taken directly from an auctioneers sales write-up, opinions expressed are those of the auctioneers’) Bottle is in excellent condition and retains its original stopper, stands 2 5/16", paper label is in excellent condition with only a couple of tiny defects (visible in photo), not torn or damaged in any other way. Label reads as follows... “100 SOLUBLE GELATIN-COATED PILLS”< > EXTRACT CANNABIS INDICA< >1-2 GRAIN< >Dose, 1 PILL< >GUARANTEED UNDER PURE FOOD AND DRUG ACT, JUNE 30 1906< >GUARANTY NO. (?)< > PREPARED BY SHARP & DOHME BALTIMORE. ><><><>

• CANNABINE Comp. Sales Catalog No. H434 Mfg. By Chicago Pharmacal Co. 5547 E. Ravenswood Ave. Chicago, U.S.A. As advertised in their 1935 sales/price booklet.

$2.00 per 100 $18 per 1,000 $9.00 per 500

With Morphine Sulph .. 1/10 gr.

For making injection. Their reliability and promptness in stubborn cases have made the Cannabine Compound one of the most extensively used of our preparations.

The prompt effect of this treatment is most marked after the inflammatory stage has subsided. Give Cubeb Co. Imp. Tablets No. 635 or Cystitis No. 645 internally.

• CANNABINE Comp. Sales Catalog No. 434A Mfg. By Chicago Pharmacal Co. 5547 E. Ravenswood Ave. Chicago, U.S.A. As advertised in their 1935 sales/price booklet without Morphine.

$1.50 per 100 $13 per 1,000  $6.75 per 500

• HEXAMETHOL Comp. Sales Catalog No. 645 Mfg. By Chicago Pharmacal Co. 5547 E. Ravenswood Ave. Chicago, U.S.A. As advertised in their 1935 sales/price booklet.

Formerly Cystitis No. 6. Coated Blue.

Methylene Blue

Cannabis Sat. Sp. Tr.  1/8 min.

Benzoic Acid

Hexamethylenetetramine

Salol

Hyoscyamine 1/2000 gr.

Atropine Sulphate 1/2000 gr.

$3.50 per 1,000 $1.85 per 500

• HEXASALOL Comp. Sales Catalog No. 645A Mfg. By Chicago Pharmacal Co. 5547 E. Ravenswood Ave. Chicago, U.S.A. As advertised in their 1935 sales/price booklet.

Formerly Cystitis No. 7. Coated Pink.

Cannabis Sat. Sp. Tr.  1/8 min.

Benzoic Acid

Hexamethylenetetramine

Salol

Hyoscyamine 1/2000 gr.

Atropine Sulphate 1/2000 gr.

$3.00 per 1,000 $1.60 per 500

• “METHYLENE BLUE Comp. No. 2” Sales Catalog No. 1045A Mfg. By Chicago Pharmacal Co. 5547 E. Ravenswood Ave. Chicago, U.S.A. As advertised in their 1935 sales/price booklet.

Methylene Blue

Cannabine Tannate

Berberine Hydrochiorate

$3.50 per 1,000 $1.85 per 500

• “CANNABOID AND ATROPINE COMPOUND” By Abbott Laboratories, Waukeghan, Illinois. As advertised in their (1925) “Price List of Pharmaceutical and Biologic Products and Fine Medicinal Chemical” Pills, sc, black – cannaboid 1-6 gr., Atropine sulphate 1-250 gr. (era 1925) use unknown?

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• INDIAN CANNABIS - powdered extract Mfg. by “John Wyeth & Brothers” Philadelphia. 1890 Wyeth INDIAN CANNABIS Bottle Label+Cork. This is a wonderful, hard to find pharmacy bottle for INDIAN CANNABIS, by John Wyeth & Brothers, with original cork and label. The label, though showing signs of wear and age discoloration is very legible. It reads in part, “Poison / Powdered Extract / No. 19 / Indian Cannabis / Cannabis Indica / Indian Hemp, Foreign / Anticdote: Hot brandy, and water…and the patient be allowed to sleep… / John Wyeth & Brothers / Philadelphia”. The back oval label reads, “Keep well corked and in a cool place.” The lip has a tiny flake on the back, and bottle has minor powder residue, which do no distract. The bottle stands 3 ½” tall, the cork is stuck in place. A nice addition to a pharmacy, apothecary or medical collection, particularly including the early narcotics. This is from a collection of pharmacy items, primarily from the 1890s-1920s which we have had stored for many years (see pictures MWyeth1, 2, 3, 4, 5) Era 1890 SS4

• INDIAN CANNABIS Drug Paper Label Bottle, bottle is empty, has a little residue. bottle without cork measures 3 inches high. Has stain that covers half the word Indian and more "see picture", Has a few little spots of paper tears and paper missing. Has a little pencil writing near stain. Made by John Wyeth & Brothers Incorporated Philadelphia. It says Powered Extract on bottle label and the label on the cork, label on cork is 3/4's their. Bottom of glass bottle has raised letters that says WYETH 245, Glass has bubbles, seams go from bottom of bottle and stop at the base of the Neck. See picture Mindia1 - SS8

• Cannabin Compound, Red; Cannabin Compound, Green (era was in use in 1938) SM-2

• Allxttire Chloroform & Morphine Compound N. F. V. (era 1938) SM-2

• Cannabin Tannate (B. & W.) (Known as Hydrastina Comp. B. & W.) (era was in use in 1938) SM-2

• T.T. Cannabis 1/4 Gr. (era was in use in 1938)

• CANNABIS INDICA Mfg. by SMITH KLINE PHILA: This is the first one of this kind I have ever seen. The condition is good and I think it is very old although I can not say exactly how old. It came out of a very old pharmacy in Philadelphia and was prepared by smith kline and co. I believe the jar to be porcelain. There is a great deal of crackling and the lid has crack lines and a small piece is missing. The label is almost all there and you can read everything on it. The inside is pretty dirty and you can see it once looks like it contained a black tar like substance. It is empty now. This has been part of my own collection for quite a few years. It has been a unique experience owning it. (see picture - red label) S1

• INDIAN CANNABIS JAR (Narcotic) Marijuana 2” x 1 “ Cannabis Indica US Jar in fair to good condition. The jar appears not to have had a lid, but sealed with wax, paper and a string. The original string remains. Cannabis sativa var indica, Foreign Indian Hemp, Gunjah, Hashish, Bhang. Exhilarant, antispasmodic and powerful narcotic. (Note: Cannabis is not a narcotic.) There is no manufacturer listed on the label. See picture “McanJar” S2

• Cannabis w/Contents - 7 “ 16 oz clear cork style Bromidia Cannabis Medicine Bottle with 2/3 contents in good condition. The outer wrapper has a label from Law’s Drug Store, Columbus, Mississippi, dated 1937. The bottle will have to be emptied prior to shipment because it leaks. Mfg. by Battle and Company, St. Louis, MO.

• Canadian Hemp Apocynum Norwich Pharmical Cannibus medicine bottle circa 1900. Label is faded but still readable and 100% there, still has 3/4 of Original contents. Bottle is brown and is 5” tall w/ a 6.5” circumference. Still has cork in tact. Great find for the collector in this field, will make a super addition to any collection. (see picture) - No other information about product: -S5

• SPECIFIC MEDICINE – (Mfg. By Lloyd Brothers Cincinnati Ohio) Cannabis in Alcohol. (era unknown) (See picture Mbottle1)

• Lloyd’s Specific Medicine Co (exact name of product unknown) Cannibus, cannibis was recommended for nervous depression, meloncholia, mental illusions, and forgetfulness. (era 1915) – Note, numerous “specific Medicine products” they did not advertise ingredients – exact product unknown. They also sold cannabis in bulk form. Note, may be the same as above.

• CANNABIS INDICA: Mfr. Squibb, Ground for pecolation- (era unknown) see picture Msquibb1.

• NEUROSINE – (most likely a generic name) Containing Cannabis Indica – (Mfg, era unknown)

• Victor (Victor Infants Relief) - Victor Remedis Co. Fredbrick MD (era unknown)

• Squire’s Extract – used to treat typhus and rabies (era unknown)

• Hypno Bromic Compound; Neurosine (era 1938) SM-2

• Neurosine - Eli Lilly (era unknown)

• Cannabinon; Cannobene (generic names)

• Elixir Chloral & Potassium Bromide Compound N. F.

• BROMIDE AND CHLORAL COMPOUND: (could be a generic name) Parke Davis & Co. Detroit, Mich. As advertised in their (1927) “Complete Catalog of the products of the laboratories of Parke, Davis & Co” Contains Cannabis ext. as one of the ingredient. Other ingredients = chloral hydrate, hyoscyumus, potassium bromide. (era 1938) use unknown:

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1890’s Eli Lilly Opium & Cannabis Drug Bottle

3 3/4” tall square amber paper labeled bottle that remains in very nice condition as you can see by the Eli Lilly & Co. druggists of Indianapolis, Indiana. From an old apothecary pharmacy in Chicago, this bottle from the 1890’s period dons the classic factory logo of old, with Lilly imposed in red over the green building. It is a blown into mold, hand formed neck and lip cork top bottle that was for neuralgia, neuralgic, headache, idiopathic that contained OPIUM, (Cannibus, cannabus) CANNABIS and belladonna…yeah, those now controlled substance s should fix them right up! It even has the labels on the back (the Lilly one and the Park Ridge Druggist one). It was a compounding counter item, so it still has the original pharmacist compound info on the label…presenting quite nicely and is ready to display in your apothecary, drug store or hard drug set up. 

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Antiques dealers for 17 years specializing in Medical/Apothecary, Advertising, and Black Memorabilia, we welcome communication with fellow ebayers! Please feel free to email us with questions or inquiries at any time (during or after this auction ends)at { Stoneg8atq@aol.com }. This is a choice and hard to find NARCOTIC/CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE bottle complete with the cute circular cork paper label. (The bottle measures 3.5” high without cork). The label states: “100 Chocolate Coated Tablets No. 59. - “CHLORODYNE” - ….MORPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE..INDIAN CANNABIS etc….Dose….1906 Food and Drug Act….PARKE, DAVIS & CO., DETROIT MICH, USA.” – (Pictures ParkeDavis3a,b,c,d) S4

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Beautiful Rare Amber Piso’s -Labeled

This little bottle is 5 1/8” in ht.1 side panel says Trade Piso”s Mark.2 panel says Piso Co. Warren, Pa. U.S.A. Very nice honey amber color. The top has metal top with wire clasp.It is free from chips or nicks. It also says on label for coughs and colds. Extract cannabis indica 1/2 Grain per ounce. Chloroform 5 Minims Per Ounce. 

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1890 Rimedi Homeopathic Cannabis Drug Bottle

2 3/4” tall clear square (with dog eared corners) labeled Fluid Verde bottle has the fancy castle logo on the side label. The bottle is hand blown into mold, hand formed neck and lip with great looking stress marks! Included is the bottom half of the box too… It contains Cannabis among other things. From an old apothecary pharmacy in Chicago, this bottle from the 1890’s is ready to display in your narcotic, hard drug, controlled substance collection. cannibus, cannabus, marijuana, hemp .NO RESERVE!! Postage will be 3.90,not responsible for uninsured items 
 
 

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APENDIX A: 

GLOSSARY:  

Anodyne = A drug that allays pain (as an opiate or narcotic), soothing, relaxing.

Apothecary = One who prepares and sells drugs for medicinal purposes – now usually referred to as a “druggist” or “pharmacist”.

Capsicum = Cayenne pepper.

Colic = Acute abdominal pain in man or animals caused by spasm or obstruction of the colon.

Collodion = Collodions are liquid preparations containing pyroxylin (a nitrocellulose) in a mixture of ethyl ether and ethanol.

Elixir = Elixirs are clear, sweetened, hydroalcoholic liquids intended for oral use. They contain flavoring substances and, in the case of medicated elixirs, active medicinal agents. Their primary solvents are alcohol and water, with glycerin, sorbitol, and syrup sometimes used as additional solvents and/or sweetening agents. They are prepared by simple solution or admixture of the several ingredients. (USP)

Extract = Extracts are concentrated preparations of vegetable or animal drugs obtained by removal of the active constituents of the respective drugs with suitable menstrua, evaporation of all or nearly all of the solvent, and adjustment of the residual masses or powders to the prescribed standards. (USP)

Fluidextract = Liquid preparations of vegetable drugs, containing alcohol as a solvent or as a preservative, or both, and so made that each ml contains the therapeutic constituents of 1 Gm of the standard drug that it represents. (USP & NF)

Galenical = Extractives obtained from plants such as decoctions, fluidextracts, infusions solid and semisolid extracts, and tinctures.

Menstrual = Relating to a woman’s menstrual cycle.

Narcotic = Opiate drugs which depress the Central Nervous System (CNS) and are used as analgesics, such as heroin, morphine, or codeine.

Neuralgic = A drug used to treat acute pain in the nerves.

NF = “National Formulary” (Mack Printing Co., Easton Pennsylvania), a book listing/detailing generic drugs/medicines in use during publication. The NF is a second compendium of drug names and standards after the USP, begun in 1888 by the AphA.

Sedative = A CNS depressant drug used to sedate a person by allaying irritability, nervousness, or anxiety. Many drugs are sedatives, including narcotics, alcohol, and benzodiazepines like Valium or Xanax.

Tincture = Tinctures are alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solutions prepared from vegetable materials or from chemical substances. (USP)

Tolu = Medicinal syrups were made from the bark of this tree. In many cases Cannabis was also added.

Tonic = 19^th Century advertising term for various elixirs.

Vet = Short for a practitioner of veterinary medicine. Remember, there was a time when horses were as important as cars are today for transportation.

U.S.P. = “United States Pharmacopeia” – The first compendium of drugs in the United States. The USP published its first edition in 1820. The USP helped establish a standardized system of drug nomenclature, or drug names, and supplies standards for pharmaceutical preparations.

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APENDIX B: 

PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS 

1. Aqueous Solutions

   1. Waters

   2. Aromatic Waters

   3. Aqueous Acids

   4. Sweet or viscid Solutions

      1. Syrups

      2. Honeys

      3. Mucilages

      4. Jellies

   5. Douches

   6. Enemas

   7. Gargles

   8. Washes

   9. Juices

2. Nonaqueous Solutions

   1. Elixirs

   2. Inhalations and Inhalants

   3. Linements

   4. Oleovitamins

   5. Malt Beverages (beer)

   6. Vinous Liquors (wine)

   7. Spirits (cognac, whiskey)

   8. Sprays

3. Emulsions

4. Suspensions

   1. Gels

   2. Lotions

   3. Magmas and Milks

   4. Mixtures

5. Extractives (concentrates)

   1. Tinctures:

   2. Fluidextracts:

   3. Extracts:

   4. Resins:

   5. Oleoresins:

6. Tablets, Capsules, and Pills

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APENDIX C: 

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